The film s soundtrack consists mostly of music and sound effects, with narration read by floyd gibbons. See the full list of with byrd at the south pole cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Full online access to this resource is only available at the library of congress. The story of little america selected as one the ten best films of the year by the new york times and winner of the 192930 academy award for best cinematography, with byrd at the south pole is a celebration of the american hero at its zenith.
At this point amundsen had no reason to doubt him and the only advice offered was to take a good plane, take plenty of dogs and only the best men. Ponting, it was previously reconstituted into the more widely seen feature, 90 degrees south 1933, trimmed down. With byrd at the south pole 1930 the movie database. Historic films arctic antarctic admiral byrd operation highjump updated 2016 richard e byrd discovery 193334 expedition part 1 74322 also known as into little america, this film shows admiral richard e. Jordan rios logo vault or hollywoods eye candy 356 views new. Army air corps who helped pioneer aviation at subzero temperatures. The secret expedition to the german ufo alien technology. Buy with byrd at the south pole movie posters from movie poster shop. With byrd at the south pole is one of the earliest and most captivating film documentaries.
With byrd at the south pole admiral richard e byrd 1930 movie poster masterprint with byrd at the south pole was reproduced on premium heavy stock paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. In 1929 he launched the largest and most expensive expedition to antarctica that had ever been attempted. Byrd, by then an internationally recognized, pioneering american polar explorer and aviator, served for a time as honorary national president 19311935 of pi gamma mu, the international honor society in the social sciences. Nov 12, 2014 as i was watching with byrd at the south pole, i couldnt help but think of the ironic timing of its declaration of american exceptionalism. Rear admiral byrd introduces the film with scenes of the expedition leaving new york, escorted by the leviathan, and this introduction is followed by a storm at sea and a battle with the antarctic icepack. This documentary is a vivid example of the transition from silent movies to talkies. Byrd s establishment of little america and the spectacular first flight over the south pole part publicity stunt, part scientific milestone marked. With byrd at the south pole premiered in washington, d. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films. Photograph of byrd at the south pole taken during united states antarctic expedition. With byrd at the south pole 1930 cast and crew moviefone. Byrd stood nervously before the camera, stiffly, nervously trying to communicate the scope and dangers of his mission.
Byrd, along with pilot bernt balchen, copilotradioman harold june, and photographer ashley. The film documents the 19281930 journey of american naval officer and celebrity explorer richard e. With byrd at the south pole 1930 is a documentary film about rear admiral richard e. Byrd and his 1st quest to the south pole beginning at the little americaexploration base. With byrd at the south pole 1930 with byrd at the south. Other articles where with byrd at the south pole is discussed. Signed bernt balchen, chief aviator on the historic flight over the pole in november 1928. Byrd began the modern american assault on antarctica. Admiral byrd accepted him on the 1928 1930 expedition, eventually naming a mountain on the continent in his honor.
With byrd at the south pole 1930 the movie database tmdb. A deserving academy award winner for best cinematography, the film chronicles in stark realitytheantarctic expedition that led to byrds famous flight over the south pole. After the expedition, south pole explorer richard byrd helped billy gawronski. With byrd at the south pole 1930 this weekend were taking a look at two oscar winning documentaries from the early days of the oscars. Media in category with byrd at the south pole the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. He also kept the crew happy by bringing along a movie projector and a full stock of comedy films.
Film critic john mosher checked out the new documentary on admiral richard byrds expedition to the south pole a byrd with wingsa paramount pictures movie poster promoting the 1930 documentary with byrd at the south pole. Until a restoration by the bfi was unveiled at the london film festival in 2010, the footage of the great white silence had been unseen since the 1950s. This item ships rolled to insure maximum protection. He dropped out of harvard in 1928 when he heard that admiral richard e. South pole is said to be located some two thousand six hundred and seventy kilometers north of the geographical south pole, along the one hundred and forty degrees longitudinal line, near the coast of antarctica. And there, on tcm, we found with byrd at the south pole. With byrd at the south pole 1930 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Account of admiral byrds 1928 expedition to the south pole. Gear from 1930s expedition discovered in antarctica.
One of the first great documentaries, 1930 s with byrd at the south pole comes to dvd with a standard full frame 1. Byrd was one of the most popular heroes in the age of exploration of the twenties. Byrd also had a paramount film crew with him, who went on to win an oscar for best documentary. This was where the film with byrd at the south pole 1930 was filmed, about byrd s trip to the south pole little america ii. Historic films arctic antarctic admiral byrd operation highjump. Notice the very bad acting by admiral byrd on this public propaganda film, misleading the public into thinking that this was an expedition of exploration of the south polar base.
The south pole is larger the us and europe put together. Mit byrd zum sudpol ist ein usamerikanischer dokumentarfilm aus dem jahr 1930. With byrd at the south pole a new yorker state of mind. Jul 04, 2010 with byrd at the south pole is one of the earliest and most captivating film documentaries. Consumer capitalism and its offshoots thus emerged fullblown in th roaring twenties. The goals of the of the first byrd antarctic expedition i bae i were twofold. I mean, i cant plan a meal a day in advance, and these guys have a years supply of food mostly something called pemmican, a 1. This is the complete training video including dog sleds in preparation to go to this antarctic trip. There are no extra features, but film historians will. Byrd, of the one of the oldest of american families, the byrds of virginia was in that order a naval officer and a scientist as well. With byrd at the south pole 1929 1930 antarctic expedition.
With byrd at the south pole 1930 floyd gibbons narrates a filmed record of adm. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. With byrd at the south pole 1930 directed by julian. While he is nearly forgotten today, byrd nearly beat lindbergh to paris he flew a month later. A deserving academy award winner for best cinematography, the film chronicles in stark realitytheantarctic expedition that led to byrd s famous flight over the south pole. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Brand new and packaged carefully in a oversized protective tube. Apr, 2018 please read little america written by richard byrd and published in 1930. Metrogoldwynmayer the samuel goldwyn company logos 20011989 duration. The first base in the series was established in january 1929 by richard byrd, and was abandoned in 1930.
The film won at the 3rd academy awards for best cinematography. Richard byrd s journey by sea from new york to antarctica and his flight over the continent. Richard byrd, polar exploration, and the media jstor. Byrd, by then an internationally recognized, pioneering american polar explorer and aviator, served for a time as honorary national president 19311935 of pi gamma mu. Photographs show expedition to the south pole and antarctica led by commander richard e. Arrl receives byrd antarctic expedition morse key, historical. The 1930s expedition preceded the south pole s first. With byrd at the south pole movie posters from movie. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. With byrd at the south pole movie posters from movie poster shop. Having flown to the north pole and over the atlantic byrd set his sights to fly to the south pole. Sspl science and society picture library photograph of byrd 18881957 at the south pole taken during united states antarctic expedition. Byrd and his first quest to the south pole, beginning at the little americaexploration base. Sleep seemed impossible, so we went to the tv to find a more soothing mood.
Gear from 1930s expedition discovered in antarctica live. The films soundtrack consists mostly of music and sound effects, with narration read by floyd gibbons. Tell us about his life in the merchant marines in the 1930sand how he may have met jesse owens. Approach to the great ice barrier, transferring cargo from the ships to the barrier, temporary camp, informal photographs of the men of the expedition, dog teams, penguins, etc. The national geographic magazinepublished byrds account of the adventure and his book, little america, was a bestseller. This was also seen in the film with byrd at the south pole 1930 which covered his trip there. With byrd at the south pole, won an academy award for best cinematography on 1929 1930,indeed excellent. The english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital mono. Also attending were the vicepresident, 31 senators, 62 representatives, byrd s entire crew and paramount president adolph zukor. Ashley chadbourne mckinley june 23, 1896 in marshall, texas february 11, 1970 was an accomplished american aerial photographer and colonel in the u. In 1925, he was the first to fly over the north pole making. Meet the stowaway on richard byrds antarctic expedition.
The official document of captain scotts fateful expedition to the south pole, captured by the selftaught filmmaker herbert g. Admiral byrd set out with over 4000 men on the ship mount olympus to cover over 10,000 miles south of america. The expedition to the south pole and the establishment of the first little america base was for science and exploration and not conquest. Byrd as an aerial photographer on his expedition to the south pole. Byrd greeted in chicago on way to south pole library of. I am not sure if the same claims are made regarding the south pole having as many as three magnetic poles. Tcmdb archive materials view all archives 0 full synopsis. Blizzard of tickertape greets admiral byrd americas intrepid polar explorer. Byrd s memo to the members of the expedition concerning his possible promotion to admiral after the south pole flight, in which he stresses the importance of all members of the expedition. With byrd at the south pole 1930 directed by julian johnson.
American precode color film starring paul whiteman and his jazz orchestra. With byrd at the south pole 1930 out of 4 this documentary picked up a best cinematography oscar and rightfully so as some of the shots are just downright breathtaking. This cover was prepared to commemorate the dedication of the floyd bennett municipal airport, by byrd, on june 26, 1930. It has much more detailed and accurate information about the 1929 1930 antarctic. To watch the full film, go to pole admiral richard e. Tcm messageboards post your comments here add your comment. The film s subtitle was the story of little amerca. With byrd at the south pole has been ranked 79 times, wins 46.
With byrd at the south pole, won an academy award for best cinematography on 19291930,indeed excellent. The documentary covers the yearlong journey of rear admiral richard byrd as he tracks down to the south pole where he attempts to become the first person to fly over it. With byrd at the south pole 1930 soundtracks on imdb. The film documents the 1928 1930 journey of american naval officer and celebrity explorer richard e. Expedition to the south pole and antarctica led by commander.
A very rare film from the us navy detailing admiral byrd s failed attempt against the nazi south polar base attempt. See the full list of with byrd at the south pole cast and crew including actors. With byrd at the south pole, the pictorial record of the activities of the expedition in little america, at queen maud range base, and of the valiant admirals flight over the south pole, is a. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info. A few nights ago, my wife and i found ourselves talking about family problems at 3am. With byrd at the south pole admiral richard e byrd 1930. I dont think i fully grasped that fact until i watched paramounts partially silent documentary with byrd at the south pole 1930. With byrd at the south pole posters for sale online. Their mission complete, the expedition made plans to depart. Expertly assembled and excitingly edited, with byrd at the south pole was enhanced by the enthusiastic narration by journalist floyd gibbons of necessity, the film itself was shot silent. Byrd and his 1st quest to the south pole beginning at the little.
Vaughan appeared in the documentary film with byrd at the south pole 1930. The film restoration allows movie lovers to view a picture that was a great hit in the 30s, and exposed the public to new lands through the filming of a. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Definitely groundbreaking for its time, this film chronicles the 19281930 expedition of admiral byrd and his team to conquer the antarctic and fly over it.
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